langs: 6 марта [ru] / march 6 [en] / 6. märz [de] / 6 mars [fr] / 6 marzo [it] / 6 de marzo [es]
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Royal Air Force Station Reykjavik or more simply RAF Reykjavik is a former Royal Air Force station , at Reykjavík Airport , Iceland . Former Royal Air Force station in Iceland RAF Reykjavik Hurricane aircraft at RAF Reykjavik during World War II IATA : RKV ICAO : BIRK Summary Airport type Military O
#2 Fort Worth Meacham International Airport
Fort Worth Meacham International Airport ( Meacham Field ) ( IATA : FTW , ICAO : KFTW , FAA LID : FTW ) is a general aviation airport located near the intersection of Interstate 820 and Business U.S. Highway 287 in Fort Worth, Texas , United States. It is named after former Fort Worth Mayor Henry C.
John C. Tune Airport ( ICAO : KJWN , FAA LID : JWN ) is a public airport located in the western portion of the city of Nashville in Davidson County , Tennessee , United States . It is owned by the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority , [1] located approximately one mile (1.6 km) off of Briley Pa
March Air Reserve Base ( IATA : RIV , ICAO : KRIV , FAA LID : RIV ) ( March ARB ), previously known as March Air Force Base ( March AFB ) is located in Riverside County , California between the cities of Riverside , Moreno Valley , and Perris . It is the home to the Air Force Reserve Command 's Four
#5 Pedro Otacílio Figueiredo Airport
Pedro Otacílio Figueiredo Airport ( ICAO : SBQV ) was the airport that served Vitória da Conquista , Brazil. Former airport serving Vitória da Conquista, Brazil For the newer airport of Vitória da Conquista, see Glauber Rocha Airport . Pedro Otacílio Figueiredo Airport Aeroporto Pedro Otacílio Figue
#6 Port Moresby Airfield Complex
The Port Moresby Airfield Complex was a World War II military airfield complex, built near Port Moresby in the Territory of Papua and New Guinea . It was used during the Battle of New Guinea as a base of Allied air operations primarily in 1942 and early 1943. It later became a support base as the ba
Royal Air Force Great Ashfield or more simply RAF Great Ashfield is a former Royal Air Force station located 10 miles (16 km) east of Bury St. Edmunds and 2 miles (3.2 km) south of Great Ashfield , Suffolk , England. This article includes a list of general references , but it lacks sufficient co
#8 List of Battle of Britain airfields
During the Battle of Britain , the defence of the UK's airspace was divided up within RAF Fighter Command into four Groups , each comprising several airfields and squadrons. [1] Airfields used by the Royal Air Force in 1940. This article includes a list of general references , but it lacks sufficien
#9 Kakaydy
Kakaydy or Kokand or Kokaydy is a military airbase situated about 40 kilometres northeast of the town of Termez in Uzbekistan . This article may be expanded with text translated from the corresponding article in Russian . (May 2010) Click [show] for important translation instructions. View a machine
#10 RAF Limavady
Royal Air Force Limavady or more simply RAF Limavady is a former Royal Air Force station, also known as Aghanloo airfield , near the city of Derry , Northern Ireland . RAF Limavady RNAS Limavady Limavady , County Londonderry in Northern Ireland RAF Limavady Shown within Northern Ireland Show map o
#11 Detroit Region Aerotropolis
The Detroit Region Aerotropolis (also referred to as the DRA, Detroit Aerotropolis or Michigan Aerotropolis) is a four-community, two-county public-private economic development partnership focused on driving corporate expansion and new investments around Wayne County Airport Authority 's airports: D
#12 Ardmore Airport (New Zealand)
Ardmore Airport ( IATA : AMZ , ICAO : NZAR ) is an airport 3 nautical miles (5.5 km) southeast of Manurewa in Auckland , New Zealand . "Ardmore Airfield" redirects here. For the airport near the city of Ardmore, Oklahoma, see Ardmore Municipal Airport . Airport in Auckland Ardmore Airport IATA : A
#13 RAF Leiston
Royal Air Force Leiston or more simply RAF Leiston is a former Royal Air Force station located 1.5 km (0.93 mi) northwest of Leiston and 1 km (0.62 mi) south of Theberton , Suffolk , England . Airport in Suffolk, England RAF Leiston USAAF Station 373 Leiston Airfield - 12 June 1946 IATA : no
#14 Don Muang Royal Thai Air Force Base
Don Muang Royal Thai Air Force Base is approximately 40 kilometres north of central Bangkok and is the main operating and command base for the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF). In addition, units of the Royal Thai Army and Royal Thai Police have personnel located there. For the civilian use of the facili
#15 Lympne Airport
Lympne Airport / ˈ l ɪ m / , was a military and later civil airfield ( IATA : LYM , ICAO : EGMK ) , at Lympne , Kent , United Kingdom , which operated from 1916 to 1984. During the First World War RFC Lympne was originally an acceptance point for aircraft being delivered to, and returning from, Fran
#16 Don Mueang International Airport
Don Mueang International Airport ( Thai : ท่าอากาศยานดอนเมือง , RTGS : Tha-akatsayan Donmuang , pronounced [tʰâː.ʔāː.kàːt̚.sā.jāːn.dɔ̄ːn.mɯ̄âŋ] ( listen ) , or colloquially as สนามบินดอนเมือง , pronounced [sā.nǎːm.bīn.dɔ̄ːn.mɯ̄a̯ŋ] ) ( IATA : DMK , ICAO : VTBD ) is one of two international airport
Antonio Bautista Air Base ( IATA : PPS , ICAO : RPVP ) is a military airbase of the Philippine Air Force (PAF), located in Puerto Princesa , Palawan , Philippines . The base shares the single 2,600 metres (8,530 feet) long runway with Puerto Princesa International Airport . [2] [3] The PAF base was
#18 Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base ( WPAFB ) ( IATA : FFO , ICAO : KFFO , FAA LID : FFO ) is a United States Air Force base and census-designated place just east of Dayton, Ohio , in Greene and Montgomery counties. It includes both Wright and Patterson Fields, which were originally Wilbur Wright Field
#19 Grant County Airport (New Mexico)
Grant County Airport ( IATA : SVC , ICAO : KSVC , FAA LID : SVC ) is a county-owned, public-use airport in Grant County , New Mexico , United States . It is located 10 nautical miles (12 mi , 19 km ) southeast of the central business district of Silver City, New Mexico . [1] The airport is mos
Quang Lang Air Base is a former Vietnam People's Air Force (VPAF) (Không quân Nhân dân Việt Nam) military airfield located near the town of Duc Son, Nghệ An Province approximately 75 km (47 mi) northwest of Vinh . [1] Quang Lang Air Base Part of Vietnam People's Air Force Coordinates 18°58′27″N
The Northrop YA-9 was a prototype attack aircraft developed for the United States Air Force A-X program. The YA-9 was passed over in preference for the Fairchild Republic YA-10 that entered production as the A-10 Thunderbolt II . Prototype attack aircraft developed for the US Air Force A-X program T
#2 HAL Ajeet
The HAL Ajeet ( Sanskrit : अजीत ; IAST : Ajīt, lit. invincible or unconquerable) was a jet-powered fighter aircraft developed and manufactured by Indian aerospace manufacturer Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). It was operated by the Indian Air Force (IAF) between 1977 and 1991. Ajeet The prototyp
#3 Vought XF2U
The Vought XF2U was a prototype biplane fighter aircraft evaluated by the United States Navy at the end of the 1920s, but was already outclassed by competing designs and never put into production. XF2U Role Fighter Type of aircraft National origin United States Manufacturer Vought Designer Chance M.
#4 Comac ARJ21
The Comac ARJ21 Xiangfeng ( Chinese : 翔凤 ; pinyin : xiángfèng ; lit. 'Soaring Phoenix ' ) is a 78–90 seat regional jet manufactured by the Chinese state-owned aerospace company Comac . Development of the ARJ21 (Advanced Regional Jet) began in March 2002, the first prototype was rolled out on 21 Dece
#5 De Havilland Mosquito operational history
The de Havilland Mosquito was a British light bomber that served in many roles during and after the Second World War . Mosquito-equipped squadrons performed medium bomber , reconnaissance , tactical strike , anti-submarine warfare and shipping attack and night fighter duties, both defensive and offe
#6 Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II
The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II is an American family of single-seat, single-engine, all-weather stealth multirole combat aircraft that is intended to perform both air superiority and strike missions. It is also able to provide electronic warfare and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissa
#7 Bréguet 14
The Bréguet XIV (in contemporary practice) or Bréguet 14 was a French biplane bomber and reconnaissance aircraft of World War I . It was built in very large numbers and production continued for many years after the end of the war. French WW1 bomber aircraft Bréguet 14 Role Bomber and reconnaissance
The Antonov An-26 ( NATO reporting name : Curl ) is a twin-engined turboprop civilian and military transport aircraft , designed and produced in the Soviet Union from 1969 to 1986. [2] Soviet military transport aircraft An-26 An-26 of the Serbian Air Force Role Transport aircraft Type of aircraft Na
The Beechcraft Super King Air family is part of a line of twin- turboprop aircraft produced by Beechcraft . The Model 200 and Model 300 series were originally marketed as the "Super King Air" family; the "Super" designation was dropped in 1996. [2] They form the King Air line together with the King
The All American (full name All American III [1] ) was a World War II Boeing B-17F Flying Fortress bomber aircraft that was able to return safely to its base after having its rear fuselage nearly cut off by an in-flight collision with a German Bf-109 over enemy-held territory. The bomber's flight is
The Farman F.60 Goliath was a French airliner and bomber produced by the Farman Aviation Works from 1919 . It was instrumental in the creation of early airlines and commercial routes in Europe after World War I . F.60 Goliath Farman F-68BN4 Goliath of the Polish Air Force Role Airliner Type of aircr
#12 Couzinet 33
The Couzinet 33 Biarritz was a French long-range monoplane built by René Couzinet in the early 1930s. 1930s French aircraft Couzinet 33 Biarritz Role Long-range commercial monoplane Type of aircraft Manufacturer Société des Avions René Couzinet Designer René Couzinet First flight 25 November 1931 Nu
#13 Bell Eagle Eye
The Bell Helicopter Eagle Eye , Model 918 , was an American tiltrotor unmanned aerial vehicle that was offered as one of the competitors in the United States Navy 's VT-UAV (Vertical Takeoff - Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) program. 1990s American tiltrotor UAV Eagle Eye TR911X second prototype Role tiltr
#14 Messerschmitt Me 410 Hornisse
The Messerschmitt Me 410 Hornisse (Hornet) is a German heavy fighter and Schnellbomber used by the Luftwaffe during World War II . Though an incremental improvement of the Me 210 , it had a new wing plan, longer fuselage and engines of greater power. The changes were significant enough for the aircr
#15 Messerschmitt Bf 110 operational history
The Messerschmitt Bf 110 , often (erroneously) called Me 110 , [1] was a twin-engine heavy fighter ( Zerstörer – German for "Destroyer" – a concept that in German service involved a long-ranged, powerful fighter able to range about friendly or even enemy territory destroying enemy bombers and even
#16 Sukhoi Su-34
The Sukhoi Su-34 ( Russian : Сухой Су-34 ; NATO reporting name : Fullback ) [6] is a Soviet -origin Russian twin-engine , twin-seat, all-weather supersonic medium-range fighter-bomber / strike aircraft . [7] [8] [9] [10] It first flew in 1990, intended for the Soviet Air Forces , and it entered serv
The Bombardier Global 7500 and Global 8000 are ultra long-range business jets developed by Bombardier Aviation (formerly Bombardier Aerospace). Announced in October 2010, the program was delayed by two years by a wing redesign. The 7500, originally named the 7000, made its first flight on November 4
#18 Vuia 1
The Vuia 1 , also nicknamed Liliacul (the bat ), was a pioneer aircraft designed and built by Romanian inventor Traian Vuia. It was finished in December 1905 in France and first flew on 18 March 1906 at Montesson . Vuia No. 1 Replica of the Vuia 1 at Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace Role Experimental a
The Memphis Belle is a Boeing B-17F Flying Fortress used during the Second World War that inspired the making of two motion pictures: a 1944 documentary film , Memphis Belle: A Story of a Flying Fortress and the 1990 Hollywood feature film , Memphis Belle . It was one of the first United States Army
The Fouga CM.88 Gemeaux was a 1950s French engine test-bed aircraft produced by Fouga . An unusual aircraft, it was two aircraft joined by a common wing. CM.88 Gemeaux Role Engine test-bed Type of aircraft Manufacturer Estalissements Fouga et Cie First flight 1951 Number built 1 Developed from Fouga
#1 Japanese aircraft carrier Chitose
Chitose ( 千歳 ) was a warship of the Imperial Japanese Navy that served from 1938 to 1944, seeing service as a seaplane carrier and later as a light aircraft carrier during World War II . In her initial guise as a seaplane carrier, she first saw service during the Second Sino-Japanese War in 1938, an
USS Midway (CVB/CVA/CV-41) is an aircraft carrier , formerly of the United States Navy , the lead ship of her class . Commissioned 8 days after the end of World War II, Midway was the largest ship in the world until 1955, as well as the first U.S. aircraft carrier too big to transit the Panama Canal
HMS Battler (D18) was an American-built escort carrier that served with the Royal Navy during the Second World War . Attacker-class escort carrier For other ships with the same name, see USS Altamaha and HMS Battler . HMS Battler (D18) History United States Name Mormacmail Altamaha Namesake Moore-Mc
USS Long Island (CVE-1) (originally AVG-1 and then ACV-1 ) was lead ship of her class and the first escort carrier of the United States Navy . She was also the second ship to be named after Long Island, New York . For other ships with the same name, see USS Long Island . USS Long Island History Unit
USS Saratoga (CV-3) was a Lexington -class aircraft carrier built for the United States Navy during the 1920s. Originally designed as a battlecruiser , she was converted into one of the Navy's first aircraft carriers during construction to comply with the Washington Naval Treaty of 1922. The ship en
USS Hornet (CV/CVA/CVS-12) is an Essex -class aircraft carrier built for the United States Navy (USN) during World War II . Completed in late 1943, the ship was assigned to the Fast Carrier Task Force (variously designated as Task Force 38 or 58) in the Pacific Ocean , the navy's primary offensive f
USS Kitkun Bay (CVE-71) was the seventeenth of fifty Casablanca -class escort carrier built for the United States Navy during World War II . She was launched in November 1943, and transferred to the Navy and commissioned in December. She served in the Mariana and Palau Islands campaign , the Battle
HMS Implacable was the name ship of her class of two aircraft carriers built for the Royal Navy during World War II . Upon completion in 1944, she was initially assigned to the Home Fleet and attacked targets in Norway for the rest of the year. She was subsequently assigned to the British Pacific Fl
#9 Timeline for aircraft carrier service
Aircraft carriers have their origins during the days of World War I . The earliest experiments consisted of fitting temporary "flying off" platforms to the gun turrets of the warships of several nations, notably the United States and the United Kingdom. The first ship to be modified with a permanent
#10 Attacker-class escort carrier
The Attacker class were a class of escort aircraft carriers in service with the British Royal Navy during the Second World War . Class of British escort carriers HMS Attacker Class overview Name Attacker class Builders 4 at Ingalls Shipbuilding 4 at Western Pipe & Steel 3 at Seattle-Tacoma Shipbuild
USS Lexington (CV-2) , nicknamed "Lady Lex", [1] was the name ship of her class of two aircraft carriers built for the United States Navy during the 1920s. Originally designed as a battlecruiser , she was converted into one of the Navy's first aircraft carriers during construction to comply with the
#12 List of aircraft carrier operations during World War II
Naval historians such as Evan Mawdsley , Richard Overy , and Craig Symonds concluded that World War II's decisive victories on land could not have been won without decisive victories at sea. [1] [2] [3] Naval battles to keep shipping lanes open for combatant's movement of troops, guns, ammunition, t
#13 HMS Archer (D78)
HMS Archer was a Long Island -class escort carrier built by the United States in 1939–1940 and operated by the Royal Navy during World War II . She was built as the cargo ship Mormacland , but was converted to an escort carrier and renamed HMS Archer . Her transmission was a constant cause of proble
#14 HMS Chaser (D32)
HMS Chaser (D32/R306/A727) was an American-built Attacker -class escort carrier that served with the Royal Navy during the Second World War . For other ships with the same name, see USS Breton . HMS Chaser in 1945 History United States Name Mormacgulf Mormacdove Breton Namesake Moore-McCormack Lines
USS Tripoli (LPH-10) , an Iwo Jima -class amphibious assault ship , was laid down on 15 June 1964 at Pascagoula, Mississippi , by the Ingalls Shipbuilding Corporation ; launched on 31 July 1965; sponsored by Jane Cates, the wife of General Clifton B. Cates , former Commandant of the Marine Corps ; a
#16 USS Kadashan Bay
USS Kadashan Bay (CVE-76) was a Casablanca -class escort carrier of the United States Navy . It was named after Kadashan Bay , located within Chichagof Island . The bay in turn was named after Paul K. Kadashan, an Alaskan Indian who established a homestead incorporating the bay in 1915. Launched in
#17 Centaur-class aircraft carrier
The Centaur class aircraft carrier was the final iteration of the 1942 Design Light Fleet Carrier developed by the United Kingdom for the Royal Navy during the Second World War . They were designed in 1943 to operate higher-performance aircraft than the preceding Majestic -class aircraft carrier . F
#18 USS George E. Badger (DD-196)
USS George E. Badger (DD-196/CG-16/AVP-16/AVD-3/APD-33) was a Clemson -class destroyer in the United States Navy during World War II ; she was named for Secretary of the Navy George E. Badger (1795–1866). Clemson-class destroyer For the World War II Liberty ship, see SS George E. Badger . George E.
USS Oriskany (CV/CVA-34) , ( / ɔːr ˈ ɪ s k ə n iː / or / ə ˈ r ɪ s k ə n iː / ), was one of the few Essex -class aircraft carriers completed after World War II for the United States Navy . The ship was named for the Battle of Oriskany during the Revolutionary War . Essex-class aircraft carrier of th
USS Yorktown (CV-5) was an aircraft carrier that served in the United States Navy during World War II . Named after the Battle of Yorktown in 1781, she was commissioned in 1937. Yorktown was the lead ship of the Yorktown class , which was designed on the basis of lessons learned from operations with
#1 SkyUp
SkyUp Airlines LLC is a Ukrainian charter and low-cost airline headquartered in Kyiv , [3] which began its operation in May 2018. [4] During 2021, the airline carried 2,546,899 passengers, performed 15,962 flights, and transported 786.5 tons of cargo. Its staff is 1172 employees. [5] Low-cost airlin
#2 Air Transat
Air Transat is a Canadian airline based in Montreal , Quebec . Founded in 1986, it is the country's third-largest airline behind Air Canada and WestJet , operating scheduled and charter flights serving 60 destinations in 25 countries. [8] [9] [10] Air Transat is owned and operated by Transat A.T. In
#3 Aer Lingus
Aer Lingus ( / ˌ ɛər ˈ l ɪ ŋ ɡ ə s / air LING -gəs ; an anglicisation of the Irish aerloingeas [ˌeːɾˠˈl̪ˠɪɲɟəsˠ] , meaning "air fleet") [lower-alpha 1] is the flag carrier of Ireland . Founded by the Irish Government, it was privatised between 2006 and 2015 and it is now a wholly owned subsidiary of
#4 Aeropostal Alas de Venezuela
Aeropostal Alas de Venezuela C.A. is a state-owned airline of Venezuela based in Torre Polar Oeste in Caracas , Venezuela . [2] It operates domestic services and international services in the Caribbean . Its main base is Simón Bolívar International Airport . [3] The airline ceased operations on Sept
South African Airways ( SAA ) is the flag carrier airline of South Africa . [4] Founded in 1934, the airline is headquartered in Airways Park at O. R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg and operated a hub-and-spoke network, serving ten destinations in Africa. [1] The carrier joined Star All
Eastern Airlines, LLC is an American airline founded in 2010. Eastern operates Boeing 767s and Boeing 777s . It began as Dynamic Airways and later added "International" to its name to reflect its transition from a charter airline into scheduled international services. Under the Dynamic name, the air
Real Transportes Aéreos (acronym to R edes E staduais A éreas L imitadas, literal translation: State Air Networks Limited) was a Brazilian airline founded in 1945. It was merged into Varig in 1961, when Varig bought the Consórcio Real-Aerovias-Nacional , of which Real was the main carrier. Former ma
Cyprus Airways (Public) Ltd. ( Greek : Κυπριακές Αερογραμμές ) was the flag carrier airline of Cyprus . It was established in September 1947 and ceased operations on 9 January 2015. Cyprus Airways had its operating base at Larnaca International Airport . [3] 1947–2015 flag-carrier airline of Cyprus
AirAsia India is an airline in India headquartered in Bangalore (Bengaluru), Karnataka . The airline is a joint venture with Tata Sons holding 83.67% stake in the airline and AirAsia Investment Limited (Malaysia) holding 16.33% stake. [5] [6] AirAsia India commenced operations on 12 June 2014 with B
Western Global Airlines, LLC is an American cargo airline based in Estero, Florida . The company's services include aircraft leasing , commercial charters and military charters. Its main hub is located at Southwest Florida International Airport in Fort Myers, Florida . In July 2018, the company esta
#11 List of Airbus A350 operators
The following is a list of current commercial operators of the Airbus A350 .
#12 Transportes Aéreos Regionais da Bacia Amazônica
TABA – Transportes Aéreos Regionais da Bacia Amazônica was a Brazilian airline founded in 1976. It ceased operations in 1999. Brazilian airline For the Brazilian airline defunct in 1950, see Transportes Aéreos Bandeirantes . Transportes Aéreos Regionais da Bacia Amazônica (TABA) IATA ICAO Callsign T
Pacific Air Lines was a regional airline (then called a "local service" air carrier as defined by the federal Civil Aeronautics Board ) on the West Coast of the United States that began scheduled passenger flights in the mid 1940s under the name Southwest Airways . The company linked small cities in
#14 Concorde aircraft histories
Twenty Concorde aircraft were built, six for development and 14 for commercial service. Two prototypes Two pre-production aircraft Two development aircraft 14 production aircraft Wikimedia list article This article needs additional citations for verification . ( May 2013 ) Concorde British Airways C
#15 Tel Aviv Air
Tel Aviv Air was [2] a short-lived German virtual airline [1] headquartered in Hamburg . German-Israeli airline Tel Aviv Air IATA ICAO Callsign U8 CYF TUS AIR Founded 2021 ( 2021 ) Ceased operations 2022 Destinations 2 Headquarters Hamburg, Germany Key people Shlomo Almagor ( CEO ) [1] Paul Scodel
#16 Air Union
Air Union was a French airline established January 1, 1923, as the result of a merger between the airlines Compagnie des Messageries Aériennes and Compagnie des Grands Express Aériens . Air Union was merged with four other French airlines to become Air France on 7 October 1933. 1923–1933 airline in
Cambodia Angkor Air ( Khmer : កម្ពុជា អង្គរ អ៊ែរ ) is the national flag carrier [2] airline of Cambodia , with its corporate headquarters and main hub in Phnom Penh . [3] The company slogan is " Proudly Serve the Kingdom " . Flag carrier airline of Cambodia since 2009 Cambodia Angkor Air អាកាសចរណ៍ជា
#18 Nations Air
Nations Air was a new start up airline in the United States that began operating in 1995 [1] that was established as Miami Air Charter in 1987 [2] and ceased operations in 1999. An airline based in Canada with a similar name, Nationair Canada , operated during the late 1980s and early 1990s. This ar
#19 History of British Airways
British Airways (BA), the United Kingdom's national airline , was formed in 1974 with the merger of the two largest UK airlines, British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC) and British European Airways (BEA), and including also two smaller regional airlines, Cambrian Airways and Northeast Airlines .
#20 Aserca Airlines
Aserca Airlines C.A. (legally Aero Servicios Carabobo C.A. ) was an airline based in Valencia , Venezuela. It operated domestic and regional scheduled services to destinations in the Caribbean and Central America. Its main hub was at Arturo Michelena International Airport . [2] Defunct Venezuelan ai
#1 List of Schütte-Lanz airships
Schütte-Lanz (SL) is the name of a series of rigid airships designed and built by the Luftschiffbau Schütte-Lanz company from 1909 until 1917. [1] One research and four passenger airships were planned for post-war use, but were never built. The Schütte-Lanz company was an early competitor of the mor
Airship development in the United Kingdom lagged behind that of Germany and France. The first British designed and built airship was constructed by Stanley Spencer , and on 22 September 1902 was flown 30 miles (48 km) from Crystal Palace, London to Ruislip , carrying an advertisement for baby food
This is a complete list of Zeppelins constructed by the German Zeppelin companies from 1900 until 1938. Other rigid airships that are also sometimes referred to as zeppelins but not built by Zeppelin are not included. For other uses of "Zeppelin", see Zeppelin (disambiguation) . This article needs a
#4 Zeppelin
A Zeppelin is a type of rigid airship named after the German inventor Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin ( German pronunciation: [ˈt͡sɛpəliːn] ) who pioneered rigid airship development at the beginning of the 20th century. Zeppelin's notions were first formulated in 1874 [1] and developed in detail in 189
#5 Airship Industries Skyship 600
The Airship Industries Skyship 600 is a modern airship , originally designed by British company Airship Industries , further developed by a subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Corporation the type certificate holder is now Skyship Services of Orlando, Florida in the United States. British non-rigid
The R.33 class of British rigid airships were built for the Royal Naval Air Service during the First World War , but were not completed until after the end of hostilities, by which time the RNAS had become part of the Royal Air Force . The lead ship , R.33 , served successfully for ten years and sur
Royal Prussian Jagdstaffel 65 , commonly abbreviated to Jasta 65 , was a "hunting group" (i.e., fighter squadron) of the Luftstreitkräfte , the air arm of the Imperial German Army during World War I . The squadron would score 34 aerial victories during the war, including nine observation balloons do
Jagdgeschwader 26 (JG 26) Schlageter was a German fighter - wing of World War II . It was named after Albert Leo Schlageter , a World War I veteran, Freikorps member, and posthumous Nazi martyr, arrested and executed by the French for sabotage in 1923. The wing fought predominantly against the Wes
The 148th Aero Squadron was a unit of the United States Army Air Service that fought on the Western Front during World War I . 148th Aero Squadron 148th Aero Squadron preparing for a daylight raid on German trenches and cities, Petite Synthe , France, 6 August 1918 Active 11 November 1917 – 24 March
The 526th Fighter Squadron is an inactive United States Air Force unit. Its last assignment was with the 86th Operations Group , based at Ramstein Air Base , Germany . It was inactivated on 1 July 1994. This article includes a list of general references , but it lacks sufficient corresponding inline
#5 156th Wing
The 156th Wing (156 WG) is a unit of the Puerto Rico Air National Guard , stationed at Muñiz Air National Guard Base , in Carolina, Puerto Rico . If activated to federal service with the United States Air Force , the wing is operationally gained by the Air Mobility Command ( AMC ). Unit of the Puert
#6 324th Intelligence Squadron
The United States Air Force 's 324th Intelligence Squadron is an intelligence unit located at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam , Hawaii. This article needs additional citations for verification . ( December 2012 ) 324th Intelligence Squadron A squadron airmen participates in a memorial service with ot
The 35th Fighter Squadron is a United States Air Force unit, assigned to the 8th Operations Group , stationed at Kunsan Air Base , South Korea. The squadron operates the General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft conducting air superiority missions. United States Air Force combat squadron 35th F
The 45th Fighter Squadron is a United States Air Force Reserve unit. It is assigned to the Air Force Reserve Command 's (AFRC) 924th Fighter Group and stationed at Davis–Monthan Air Force Base , Arizona. The squadron currently flies the Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II . US Air Force Reserve u
Jagdgeschwader 5 (JG 5) was a German Luftwaffe fighter wing during World War II . It was created to operate in the far north of Europe, namely Norway , Scandinavia and northern parts of Finland , all nearest the Arctic Ocean , with Luftflotte 5 , created specifically to be based in occupied Norway ,
#10 List of wings of the Royal Air Force
Wings within the Royal Air Force have both administrative and tactical applications. Over the years, the structure and role of wings has changed to meet the demands placed on the RAF. Many of the RAF's numbered wings were originally Royal Flying Corps (RFC) or Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS) units. W
The 354th Fighter Squadron ( 354 FS ) is part of the 355th Fighter Wing at Davis–Monthan Air Force Base , Arizona . It operates A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft conducting close air support missions. US Air Force unit 354th Fighter Squadron An A-10 Thunderbolt from the 354th Fighter Squadron [1] Active
#12 240th Fighter Aviation Division
The 240th Fighter Aviation Division (240 IAD) was a fighter aircraft formation of the Soviet Air Forces during World War II. It saw its most eventful actions during that war, and in 1949 became the 119th Fighter Aviation Division .
Number 30 Squadron of the Royal Air Force operates the Airbus A400M Atlas transport aircraft and is based at RAF Brize Norton , Oxfordshire . Flying squadron of the Royal Air Force No. 30 Squadron RAF Squadron badge Active 24 March 1915 – 1 April 1918 ( RFC ) 1 April 1918 – 1 April 1946 ( RAF ) 1 No
No 620 Squadron was a squadron of the Royal Air Force during World War II . During its existence it served as a bomber squadron, airborne forces and a transport squadron. No 620 Squadron RAF Official Squadron badge of No 620 Squadron RAF Active 17 June 1943 – 1 September 1946 Country United Kingdom
The 139th Aero Squadron was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I . US Army Air Service unit 139th Aero Squadron 139th Aero Squadron, Souilly Aerodrome, France, November 1918 Active 21 September 1917 – 17 June 1919 Country United States Branch
#16 List of Martin B-26 Marauder operators
This is a list of Martin B-26 Marauder operators . The main user of the Martin B-26 Marauder was the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF). During this period the Martin Marauder was also operated by the US Navy, Free French Air Force , the South African Air Force and the Royal Air Force ; serving w
Marine Aircraft Group 39 (MAG-39) is a United States Marine Corps aviation unit based at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton , California that is currently composed of four AH-1Z "Viper" Cobra and UH-1Y "Venom" Huey light attack squadrons, two MV-22 Osprey squadrons, an aviation logistics squadron, a H
The 68th Fighter Squadron was one of the longest-serving fighter squadrons in U.S. Air Force history, remaining active almost continually for 60 years. Known as the "Lightning Lancers", on the morning of 27 June 1950 pilots of the 68th Fighter-All Weather Squadron flying the North American F-82 Twin
No 263 Squadron was a Royal Air Force fighter squadron formed in Italy towards the end of the First World War . After being disbanded in 1919 it was reformed in 1939 flying mainly strike and heavy fighter aircraft until becoming No 1 Squadron in 1958. Former flying squadron of the Royal Air Force No
VA-36 , nicknamed the Roadrunners , was an Attack Squadron of the U.S. Navy . It was established as Fighter Squadron VF-102 on 1 May 1952, redesignated VA-36 on 1 July 1955, and disestablished on 1 August 1970. It was the first squadron to be designated VA-36, the second VA-36 was established on 6 M
#1 STANAG 3350
STANAG 3350 (Analogue Video Standard for Aircraft System Applications) is a NATO analog video Standardization Agreement for military aircraft avionics. The topic of this article may not meet Wikipedia's general notability guideline . ( October 2021 ) STANAG 3350 First published 3 March 1989 (
Vladimir Petrovich Vetchinkin ( Russian : Владимир Петрович Ветчинкин ) (June 29, 1888 - March 6, 1950) was a Soviet scientist in the field of aerodynamics , aeronautics , and wind energy , Doctor of Technical Sciences (1927), Honored Science Worker of the RSFSR (1946).
#3 Dutch roll
Dutch roll is a type of aircraft motion consisting of an out-of- phase combination of "tail-wagging" (yaw) and rocking from side to side (roll). This yaw -roll coupling is one of the basic flight dynamic modes (others include phugoid , short period , and spiral divergence ). This motion is normally
Nikolas Tombazis ( Greek : Νικόλαος Τομπάζης ; born 22 April 1968 in Athens , Greece ) is a racing car designer who has worked in Formula One since 1992 for the Benetton , McLaren , and Ferrari teams. This biography of a living person needs additional citations for verification . ( December 2014 ) N
Leeon D. Davis (March 9, 1930 – April 7, 2007) was an American aircraft designer, noted for his homebuilt aircraft . Leeon D. Davis Born 9 March 1930 Died 7 April 2007 Known for Homebuilt aircraft Davis started building aircraft models at the age of six. Davis graduated with a high school educatio
Reuben Hollis Fleet (March 6, 1887 – October 29, 1975) was an American aviation pioneer , industrialist and army officer. Fleet founded and led several corporations, including Consolidated Aircraft . [1] [2] This article is about the aviation pioneer. For the science museum, see Reuben H. Fleet Scie
Leroy Gordon " Gordo " Cooper Jr. (March 6, 1927 – October 4, 2004) was an American aerospace engineer , test pilot , United States Air Force pilot , and the youngest of the seven original astronauts in Project Mercury , the first human space program of the United States. Cooper learned to fly as
Ronald Ellwin Evans Jr. (November 10, 1933 – April 7, 1990) was an American electrical engineer , aeronautical engineer , officer and aviator in the United States Navy , and NASA astronaut . As Command Module Pilot on Apollo 17 he was one of the 24 astronauts to have flown to the Moon, and one of
Edgar Dean Mitchell (September 17, 1930 – February 4, 2016) was a United States Navy officer and aviator , test pilot , aeronautical engineer , ufologist and NASA astronaut . As the Lunar Module Pilot of Apollo 14 in 1971 he spent nine hours working on the lunar surface in the Fra Mauro Highlands
Amelia Mary Earhart ( / ˈ ɛər h ɑːr t / AIR -hart , born July 24, 1897; disappeared July 2, 1937; declared dead January 5, 1939) was an American aviation pioneer and writer. [2] [Note 1] Earhart was the first female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean . [4] She set many other records, [3]
Reginald Joseph Mitchell CBE , FRAeS , (20 May 1895 – 11 June 1937) was a British aircraft designer who worked for the Southampton aviation company Supermarine from 1916 to 1936. He is best remembered for designing racing seaplanes such as the Supermarine S.6B , and the Supermarine Spitfire . Brit
Klavdiya Sergeevna Kildsheva ( Russian : Клавдия Сергеевна Кильдишева ; 6 March 1917 – 2 May 1994) was a Soviet aviation engineer awarded the title Hero of Socialist Labor . [1] Soviet - Russian aviation engineer and Hero of Socialist Labor Klavdiya Sergeevna Kildsheva Born ( 1917-03-06 ) 6 March 19
René Couzinet (born 20 July 1904, Saint-Martin-des-Noyers , Vendée , died 16 December 1956) was a French aeronautics engineer and aircraft manufacturer. The Société des Avions René Couzinet manufactured a range of Couzinet aircraft during the 1920s and 1930s. [1] René Couzinet René Couzinet exits fr
#10 Marwan Lahoud
Marwan Lahoud (Arab: مروان لحود), born March 6, 1966 in Lebanon, is a naturalized French-Lebanese weapons engineer , living in France. He was Deputy Chief Executive Officer for strategy and marketing for the Airbus group until February 2017. [1] In May 2017, he was appointed Chairman of the Supervis
Albert William Baker (May 4, 1918 – March 6, 2008) was a Canadian aviator and aeronautical engineer . He was inducted into Canada's Aviation Hall of Fame in 2000. [1] Canadian aviator and aeronautical engineer Albert William Baker Born ( 1918-05-04 ) May 4, 1918 Montreal, Quebec , Canada Died March
#12 Scott Carpenter
Malcolm Scott Carpenter (May 1, 1925 – October 10, 2013) was an American naval officer and aviator , test pilot , aeronautical engineer , astronaut , and aquanaut . He was one of the Mercury Seven astronauts selected for NASA 's Project Mercury in April 1959. Carpenter was the second American (after
Robert Hutchings Goddard (October 5, 1882 – August 10, 1945) [1] was an American engineer , professor , physicist , and inventor who is credited with creating and building the world's first liquid-fueled rocket . [2] Goddard successfully launched his rocket on March 16, 1926, which ushered in an
#14 List of pilots awarded an Aviator's Certificate by the Royal Aero Club in 1914
The Royal Aero Club issued Aviators Certificates from 1910. These were internationally recognised under the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale .
Organization devoted to the history of early pilots 39 aviators who died between 1908 and 1912 38 more aviators who died between 1908 and 1912 1936 signatures of Early Birds in recognition of the contribution of Earl Ovington to the First Regular Air Mail service, formally presented to his wife afte
#16 Alessandro Cagno
Alessandro Umberto Cagno , Umberto Cagno , nicknamed Sandrin (2 May 1883 – 23 December 1971) was an Italian racing driver, aviation pioneer and powerboat racer. Alessandro Umberto Cagno Cagno at 1914 French Grand Prix Born ( 1883-05-02 ) 2 May 1883 Turin , Italy Died 23 December 1971 (1971-12-23) (a
Aleksandr Davidovich Nadiradze ( Georgian : ალექსანდრე ნადირაძე , Russian : Александр Давидович Надирадзе 20 August 1914 – 3 September 1987) was a Soviet weapons engineer of Georgian ethnicity who was instrumental in former Soviet Union's aerospace and defense technology. He developed various missil
#18 Hans Mauch
Hans Adolph Mauch (6 March 1906 – 20 January 1984) was an engineer known for his work in early jet engine development in Germany, and aeromedical and prosthesis work in the USA in the post-war era. His S-N-S artificial leg design remains in widespread use in the 2010s. [1] For the comedic figure ska
#19 List of firsts in aviation
This is a list of firsts in aviation . For a comprehensive list of women's records, see Women in aviation . Period drawing of Montgolfier hot air balloon that made the first confirmed flight by man in 1783
#20 List of pilots with foreign Aviator's Certificates accredited by the Royal Aero Club 1910–14
The world governing body for air sports and aeronautics and astronautics world records, the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI), was founded on 14 October 1905. The Royal Aero Club is the authority which administers the above activities for the United Kingdom. With effect from 1 March 1910,
The Lycoming O-435 is an American six- cylinder , horizontally opposed fixed-wing aircraft and helicopter engine made by Lycoming Engines . The engine is a six-cylinder version of the four-cylinder Lycoming O-290 . American 1940s aircraft engine O-435 Type Piston tank and aircraft engine National or
The aircraft diesel engine or aero diesel is a diesel -powered aircraft engine . They were used in airships and tried in aircraft in the late 1920s and 1930s, but never widely adopted beyond this. Their main advantages are their excellent specific fuel consumption , the reduced flammability and some
On February 3, 1959, American rock and roll musicians Buddy Holly , Ritchie Valens , and "The Big Bopper" J. P. Richardson were killed in a plane crash near Clear Lake , Iowa , together with pilot Roger Peterson. [1] [2] The event later became known as " The Day the Music Died " after singer-songw
#2 Aeroflot accidents and incidents in the 1980s
Following is a list of accidents and incidents experienced by Aeroflot during the 1980s. The deadliest accident the carrier experienced in this decade occurred in July 1985 ( 1985-07 ) , when Flight 7425 , a Tupolev Tu-154B-2 , stalled en route and crashed near Uchkuduk , then located in the Uzb
#3 Aeroflot accidents and incidents in the 1970s
Aeroflot , the Soviet Union 's national carrier , experienced a number of serious accidents and incidents during the 1970s. The airline's worst accident during the decade took place in August 1979 ( 1979-08 ) , when two Tupolev Tu-134s were involved in a mid-air collision over the Ukrainian city
Operation Ganga was an evacuation operation by the Government of India to evacuate the Indian citizens amidst the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine , who had crossed over to neighboring countries. This involved transport assistance from the neighboring countries of Romania, Hungary, Poland, Moldova,
#5 List of Soviet aircraft losses during the Soviet–Afghan War
The following is a partial and unofficial list of helicopter and airplane crashes, accidents and shotdowns that occurred during the Soviet–Afghan War of 1979–89. In total, at least 333 helicopters and 118 Soviet jets were reported lost during the war. [1] This transport-related list is incomplete ;
#6 List of accidents and incidents involving the DC-3 in 1962
This is a list of accidents and incidents involving the Douglas DC-3 A that occurred in 1962, including aircraft based on the DC-3 airframe such as the Douglas C-47 Skytrain and Lisunov Li-2 . Military accidents are included; and hijackings and incidents of terrorism are covered, although acts of wa
#7 List of accidents and incidents involving the Ilyushin Il-18
Accidents and incidents involving the Ilyushin Il-18 Data from: Aviation Safety Network Il-18 [1]
#8 List of accidents and incidents involving the Douglas DC-4
The Douglas DC-4 is a piston-engine airliner and transport aircraft built by the Douglas Aircraft Company from 1942 to 1947. The type was originally designed as a commercial airliner, but until the end of World War II , all were built as military transports . After the war, many of these military ai
#9 List of accidents and incidents involving airliners by airline (A–C)
This list of accidents and incidents involving airliners by airline summarizes airline accidents and all kinds of minor incidents by airline company with flight number, location, date, aircraft type, and cause. This article needs additional citations for verification . ( June 2012 ) JetBlue Flight 2
#10 1923 Daimler Airway de Havilland DH.34 crash
The 1923 Daimler Airway de Havilland DH.34 crash occurred on 14 September 1923 when a de Havilland DH.34 of Daimler Airway operating a scheduled domestic passenger flight from Croydon to Manchester crashed at Ivinghoe , Buckinghamshire, England, killing all five people on board. 1923 Daimler Airway
#11 1918 in aviation
This is a list of aviation -related events from 1918: Years in aviation : 1915 1916 1917 1918 1919 1920 1921 Centuries : 19th century · 20th century · 21st century Decades : 1880s 1890s 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s Years : 1915 1916 1917 1918 1919 1920 19
#12 List of mid-air collisions and incidents in the United Kingdom
A number of mid-air collisions and incidents have taken place in the United Kingdom. This article needs additional citations for verification . ( July 2013 )
#13 1965 in aviation
This is a list of aviation -related events from 1965: Years in aviation : 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 Centuries : 19th century · 20th century · 21st century Decades : 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s Years : 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 19
#14 2005 in aviation
This is a list of aviation-related events from 2005: List of aviation-related events in 2005 Years in aviation : 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Centuries : 20th century · 21st century · 22nd century Decades : 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s 2030s Years : 2002
#15 2012 in aviation
This is a list of aviation-related events from 2012 . Years in aviation : 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Centuries : 20th century · 21st century · 22nd century Decades : 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s 2030s 2040s Years : 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 20
#16 2003 in aviation
This is a list of aviation-related events from 2003: Years in aviation : 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 Centuries : 20th century · 21st century · 22nd century Decades : 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s 2030s Years : 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 200
Air Transat Flight 961 was an Air Transat flight from Varadero , Cuba to Quebec City , Canada on March 6, 2005. The aircraft experienced a structural failure in which the rudder detached in flight. The flight crew were able to regain enough control of the aircraft to return safely to Varadero. As of
In May 1986, five Canadian Sikhs were charged with plotting to blow up Air India Flight 112 in New York City . [1] [2] Ostensibly members of Babbar Khalsa , two were convicted and given life sentences , while three others were released. [3] However, years later, the courts overturned the sentences a
#19 1951 in aviation
This is a list of aviation -related events from 1951: Years in aviation : 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 Centuries : 19th century · 20th century · 21st century Decades : 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s Years : 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 19
#20 1944 in aviation
This is a list of aviation -related events from 1944: Years in aviation : 1941 1942 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Centuries : 19th century · 20th century · 21st century Decades : 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s Years : 1941 1942 1943 1944 1945 1946 19
#1 Platz glider
The Platz glider was a very simple, though unusual, collapsible canard glider designed and tested in Germany in the early 1920s. The Platz glider predated the well known Rogallo designs by over two decades. But in the same decade of the 1920s was a device that had also a high second deck: the Argabr
The H-101 Salto ('Loop') is an aerobatic glider of glass composite construction, developed in Germany in the 1970s. Based on the Standard Libelle H-201 , it was designed by Ursula Hänle , [1] widow of Eugen Hänle , former Director of Glasflügel. It was first produced by Start + Flug GmbH Saulgau. [2
#1 Mil Mi-17
The Mil Mi-17 ( NATO reporting name : Hip ) is a Soviet-designed Russian military helicopter family introduced in 1975 (Mi-8M), continuing in production as of 2021 [update] at two factories, in Kazan and Ulan-Ude . It is known as the Mi-8M series in Russian service. The helicopter is mostly used as
The Schweizer S300 series (formerly Hughes 300 , Schweizer 300 , and Sikorsky S-300 ) family of light utility helicopters was originally produced by Hughes Helicopters , as a development of the Hughes 269 . Later manufactured by Schweizer Aircraft , and currently produced by Schweizer RSG, the basic
#3 Mil Mi-24
The Mil Mi-24 ( Russian : Миль Ми-24 ; NATO reporting name : Hind ) is a large helicopter gunship , attack helicopter and low-capacity troop transport with room for eight passengers. [1] It is produced by Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant and has been operated since 1972 by the Soviet Air Force and its su
#4 Bell UH-1 Iroquois variants
The Bell UH-1 Iroquois military helicopter, first introduced in 1959, is the first production member of the prolific Huey family of helicopters, and was itself developed in over twenty variants, which are listed below. Variants of the American military utility helicopter Bell UH-1 Iroquois variants
The Hughes TH-55 Osage is a piston-powered light training helicopter produced for the United States Army . It was also produced as the Model 269 family of light utility helicopters , some of which were marketed as the Model 300 . The Model 300C was produced and further developed by Schweizer after 1
The PAL-V Liberty is a combination of a three-wheeled car and an autogyro , or gyroplane under development by PAL-V of the Netherlands. Both a driver's license and an autogyro pilot's license are required to operate the vehicle. PAL-V Liberty Role Flying Car , Roadable aircraft Type of aircraft Nati
The General Motors Company [2] ( GM ) is an American multinational automotive manufacturing company headquartered in Detroit , Michigan , United States. [3] It is the largest automaker in the United States and was the largest in the world for 77 years before losing the top spot to Toyota in 2008. [4
Technify Motors GmbH is an aircraft Diesel engine manufacturer based in Sankt Egidien , Germany. In July 2013, Chinese state-owned Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) acquired the aircraft Diesel engine designs and manufacturing assets of the former Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH and added
Dart Aircraft Limited was a British aircraft manufacturer during the 1930s. Its facilities were located at 29 High Street North, Dunstable , Bedfordshire. The 1937-built Dart Kitten II visiting the Kemble (Glos) air rally in May 2009 British aircraft manufacturer during the 1930s
#4 Novosibirsk Aircraft Production Association Plant
JSC Novosibirsk Aircraft Production Association Plant named after V.P. Chkalov (NAPO) is one of the largest aerospace manufacturers in Russia . [1] Su-34 multipurpose bomber assembly shop, March 6, 2013. JSC Novosibirsk Aircraft Production Association Plant Type Public Joint Stock Company Industry A
Airship Industries was a British manufacturers of modern non-rigid airships (blimps) active under that name from 1970 to 1990 and controlled for part of that time by Alan Bond . The first company, Aerospace Developments, was founded in 1970, and a successor, [1] Hybrid Air Vehicles , remains active
#1 List of Syrian civil war barrel bomb attacks
A barrel bomb is a type of improvised explosive device used extensively by the Syrian Air Force during the Syrian civil war . They are typically made from a barrel that has been filled with High Explosives , along with shrapnel and/or oil . In Syria they are typically dropped from a helicopter . [1]
#2 Kh-55
The Kh-55 ( Russian : Х -55 [note 1] , also known as RKV-500 ; NATO reporting name : AS-15 "Kent" ) is a Soviet /Russian subsonic air-launched cruise missile , designed by MKB Raduga in the 1970s. It has a range of up to 2,500 km (1,350 nmi) and can carry nuclear warheads. Kh-55 is launched excl
#3 Terminal High Altitude Area Defense
Terminal High Altitude Area Defense ( THAAD ), formerly Theater High Altitude Area Defense , is an American anti-ballistic missile defense system designed to shoot down short -, medium -, and intermediate -range ballistic missiles in their terminal phase (descent or reentry ) by intercepting with a
#4 Indian Ballistic Missile Defence Programme
The Indian Ballistic Missile Defence Program is an initiative to develop and deploy a multi-layered ballistic missile defence system to protect India from ballistic missile attacks. Phase 1 has been successfully tested and completed and deployment awaits final official permission. Phase 2 is under d